What is SECR?

UK reporting • energy & carbon

SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) is the UK framework requiring certain organisations to disclose energy consumption, associated greenhouse gas emissions (commonly Scope 1 and 2), and a narrative on energy efficiency actions.

Related: Net ZeroESOS

What SECR typically includes

Energy data

Electricity, gas, fuels (as applicable) with clear organisational boundaries.

Emissions

Associated GHG emissions, typically Scope 1 and Scope 2, calculated consistently.

Efficiency actions

A credible narrative: what was done, why it matters, and what comes next.

SECR checklist (audit-ready)

  1. Define reporting boundary and responsible owners.
  2. Collect energy activity data with source evidence.
  3. Apply consistent emission factors and document methods.
  4. Implement checks (completeness, reasonableness, version control).
  5. Write an energy efficiency narrative backed by initiatives and metrics.

RSustain UK provides advisory & implementation support; no verification/assurance services.

Make SECR efficient (and defensible)

We set up boundaries, data collection, calculation notes, and a clean reporting pack for annual reporting workflows.

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